News across Providence County
Rudy Cheeks — Passing of a True RI Icon: A personal perspective and remembrance
Much has already been written on the passing Sep 18 at age 76 of Bruce McCrae, who used the stage name “Rudy Cheeks.” The death was reported by his brother, W. Scott McCrae in a public forum for the Tolman High School Class of 1968. He hardly needs yet another obituary, and I…
What is Plug-in Solar?
Advocates of plug-in solar say it’s an easy and cheap way to transition to renewable energy and reduce electricity costs. This week we see if they live up to the hype.
Fundraiser and vigil organized, more details revealed after Fall River teen, UMass Dartmouth athlete killed in stabbing
A fundraiser and vigil have been organized after Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez announced charges Saturday afternoon after a Fall River teen was stabbed to death. According to Providence Police, a stabbing occurred shortly after midnight in the parking lot of the Wendy’s on…
Providence Police Chief announces charges, identity of suspect, in fatal stabbing of Fall River teen, UMass Dartmouth student
Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez announced charges Saturday afternoon after a Fall River teen was stabbed to death early this morning. According to Providence Police, a stabbing occurred around midnight in the parking lot of the Wendy’s on Charles Street following an…
22-year-old Rhode Island man killed in motorcycle crash remembered as bright, animal shelter volunteer
A motorcyclist who died after a collision that took place last week in Rhode Island is being remembered. According to Chief of Police Eric Rollinson, at approximately 10:00 p.m. on September 11th, Scituate police and fire personnel responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a…
Two UMass Dartmouth students, including Fall River teen, stabbed in fatal incident in Providence, suspect in custody
According to Providence Police, the department is investigating a stabbing that occurred in the parking lot of the Wendy’s on Charles Street following an altercation at Mezza Lounge. Two men sustained stab wounds. An 18-year-old male suffered stab wounds to the chest. He was…
New procedure for evaluating people with IBD meets with their approval
Intestinal ultrasound is non-invasive, avoiding colonoscopy or imaging PROVIDENCE –– A non-invasive procedure for evaluating people with inflammatory bowel disease, IBD, is now being used on children and adults served by Brown University Health. Brown is the first and only…
ICE Boston arrests Guatemalan national following release after Providence sexual assault
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has placed into custody a man that the Department of Homeland Security called one the worst of the worst. ICE Boston has announced the arrest of 55-year-old Cristobal Benito Benito, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, following his…
PVDFest Returns This Weekend
2026 PVDFest is the can’t-miss local event this weekend; one of the biggest fests of the year for our city-state. This year reprises last year’s footprint, encompassing Kennedy Plaza with three stages and reaching out through Mathewson St. The Ice Rink will not only have a stage…
Obituary: Kayla St. George
The local arts community suffered an unexpected and tragic loss recently with the passing from sudden illness of Kayla St. George, 39. Many knew Kayla as one of the leaders and a former director of operations of the Providence Drum Troupe, under the stage name / nickname “Fife,”…
Are offshore wind turbines helping New England’s crab population?
Researcher Emmanuel Oyewole explains to Possibly that offshore wind turbines appear to be providing new ecosystems for Jonah crabs.
Grinding On: Changing gears on the espresso machine at Crook Point Brewing Company
Over the past year, The Grind has gleamed as one of Rhode Island’s coffee gems. Set up at Crook Point Brewing Company (65 Massasoit Ave., East Providence), the espresso bar opened when baristas Madi Peck and Anthony Gesa set up shop after their former employer, The Bakeshop,…